WAR PAPERS AND PERSONAL REMINISCENCES 1861-1865; Read Before the Commandery of the State of Missouri, Military Order of the Loyal Legion (MOLLUS) of the United States. Vol I. (Missouri MOLLUS Papers)

Missouri Commandery MOLLUS

Published by Becktold & Co., St. Louis, 1892

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BOOK DESCRIPTIONS: VOLUME I, as issued; vi, 451 pgs, folding map of Ft. Fisher. Decorated blue cloth with gilt decoration on cover and titled spine. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Light soiling with wear to spine ends, rubbing to corners. Rear cover spotted. Interior hinges are weak but holding, inked name on title page, else is clean and tight. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: Volume includes 18 papers. These War Papers are valuable personal accounts and narratives delivered by the active participants of the Maine Commandery and others; both common soldiers and high-ranking officers. Numerous Dornbush references included in the individual papers. REFERENCE: Nevins I pg 131: On the state published MOLLUS Papers: "The more active of the various state commanders of this organization published volumes containing personal reminiscences of life in camp, battle and prison. The account vary widely in accuracy and quality; generally speaking however, these volumes can, and with considerable digging, yield useful nuggests.". Seller Inventory # 1222006

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Title: WAR PAPERS AND PERSONAL REMINISCENCES 1861-...

Publisher: Becktold & Co., St. Louis

Publication Date: 1892

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition